Services Provided

Company Registration Services

Articles of Association (AKTA)
Ministry of Justice Approval (SK)
Company Tax Card (NPWP)
Business Identification Number (NIB)
OSS System Platform Account Credentials

Corporate Bank Account Opening

Opening a corporate bank account in Indonesia (BCA/Mandili)
Online banking account opened

Virtual address affiliation

Indonesian company virtual address affiliation (one-year term)

Entity address affiliation

Indonesian company entity address affiliation (one-year term)

Local directors hold on behalf of others

Local Indonesian Director Holding on Behalf (One-Year Term)

Local shareholders hold on their behalf

Local Indonesian shareholders holding on behalf (one-year term)

🇮🇩 Indonesia: Southeast Asia's largest economic engine

Welcome to the Indonesian market. Before you decide to set sail, it is crucial to understand the local rules of the game. Indonesia's business environment is vibrant, but its administrative and compliance requirements also have their own unique "character." Below is a comprehensive set of key points for compliance registration to help you avoid pitfalls.

YIMING GLOBAL helps you land in Indonesia with peace of mind

Focusing on the Indonesian market layout, we deeply cultivate local policies and compliance services. Adapted to the 2025 new regulations and PT PMA foreign capital structure, our professional team handles registration, tax filing, and industry licensing in one stop to avoid core risks such as equity compliance and address verification. Unlock tax reductions and special economic zone benefits, open up local government-enterprise communication channels, and help you efficiently enter the consumer market of 270 million people, making it easy to establish your business in Indonesia.

Core advantages of Indonesian registration

Southeast Asia's most populous country, with a vast consumer market and a continuously improving business environment
Core member countries of the ASEAN Free Trade Area enjoy tariff preferences and reduce import and export costs
Tax reductions and exemptions for foreign-invested enterprises are provided, with some industries enjoying a 5-10 year tax exemption period
The subscribed capital system is flexible, eliminating the need for full one-time payment and reducing financial pressure

Choosing the right identity: Which type of Indonesian company should you register?

PT PMA Foreign-invested Co., Ltd

✅ The only legitimate choice for foreign capital, with full legal entity status

✅ You can legally issue invoices, generate revenue, and apply for foreign work visas

✅ Allow 100% foreign ownership (except for restricted industries)

PT Lokal is a local Indonesian company

⚠️ Only Indonesian citizens can hold shares; foreigners cannot hold shares directly

⚠️ Registration costs are low, but the operational risks of holding on behalf of others are extremely high

[Risk Warning] Foreign capital is not recommended to operate through borrowed channels

KPPA Foreign Investment Office

i️ Used only for market research and business contacts, with no operational permissions

i️ It is strictly forbidden to sign sales contracts, issue invoices, or engage in other profit-making activities

i️ You cannot apply for a work visa; it is only for preliminary preparation purposes

Hard Threshold: Core compliance requirements for PT PMA

Shareholder structure requirements

At least two shareholders are required, who can be foreign individual shareholders or overseas enterprise shareholders, with no nationality restrictions (except for restricted industries).

Management structure requirements

Director: Responsible for the company's daily operations management; Commissioner: Responsible for supervising the company's compliance management.

Advisor recommendation: Supervisors can be non-Indonesian resident personnel, and directors should have at least one resident in Indonesia to facilitate bank account opening and tax coordination.

Registered capital requirements

Committed investment amount: ≥ 10 billion Indonesian Rupiah (approximately 650,000 to 700,000 USD), excluding land/building purchase costs

Paid-in capital requirement: Must reach 25% of the total investment, i.e.≥ 2.5 billion Indonesian Rupiah

🔴 Practical Highlights: In the early stages, payment may not be made temporarily, but quarterly LKPM investment activity reports must be reported. This is a core requirement for maintaining license validity and a key basis for the government to monitor investment progress.

Standard Registration Roadmap (Simplified OSS System)

Name selection and verification in compliance with regulations

The company name must consist of three words; if there are no duplicate names, approval is required

Drafting notarized contracts

Indonesian notaries draft the company's articles of association and establish the company's basic law

Obtain legal entity qualifications

The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights approved the official legal document from SK Minister

Tax registration reporting

Collect the company tax card NPWP as legal proof of taxpayer's ID

Apply for a super license

The OSS system submits to obtain NIB, including business license, import and export permits, and customs registration

Bank account opening and capital injection

Opened an Indonesian corporate account and completed the process of injecting paid-in capital

Checklist of required registration documents

Basic Information (applicable to all personnel)

Scanned passports of directors, supervisors, and individual shareholders (valid ≥ 18 months)
Directors and supervisors holding clear passport photos (for KYC compliance verification)
Scanned copies of both sides of the directors' and supervisors' national ID cards

Supplementary Materials (Exclusively for Corporate Shareholders)

Scanned copies of the original business license/official registration certificate of the overseas holding company
The above overseas company documents must be completed with an Apostille
In regions without Apostille, certification by the Indonesian Embassy in China is required for validity

Compliance Instructions for Supplementary Materials

✅ All personal documents of foreign nationals must be notarized and certified by the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate in China; foreign language documents must be accompanied by Chinese-English translations and stamped;
✅ A full set of documents for corporate shareholders must complete Apostille/Embassy certification to have legal effect in Indonesia;
✅ The registered address must be a real and valid local address in Indonesia; assistance can be provided to offer a compliant registered address;
✅ After tax registration, monthly/quarterly tax reporting must be completed on time, and LKPM reports must be filled out compliantly to ensure the license remains valid.

Tax Compliance: The Core Foundation of Doing Business in Indonesia

The Indonesian tax authorities regulate strictly, and tax compliance is the prerequisite for long-term business operation. Without compliance, the business cannot continue. The core taxes are as follows:

Corporate Income Tax (CIT)

Paid on company net profit, fixed tax rate22%

Value Added Tax (VAT)

Wide coverage, unified tax rate for daily business invoicing11%

Withholding Tax

When paying dividends, interest, or royalties, the corresponding tax must be withheld and paid

Preferential Tax Rates for SMEs

If annual revenue does not reach the upper limit, a lower preferential tax rate can be applied (subject to the latest regulations)

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Indonesia Company Registration